{"id":2464,"date":"2016-02-02T20:47:02","date_gmt":"2016-02-02T18:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=2464"},"modified":"2025-03-12T22:54:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T20:54:03","slug":"foynes-flying-boat-museum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/foynes-flying-boat-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong><span class=\"sc-11tmdj9-0 bgEjay\" role=\"heading\" data-testid=\"Heading__Component\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/strong> is a unique and fascinating museum located in <strong>Foynes<\/strong>, Ireland, dedicated to the history of aviation, particularly the era of the <strong>flying boats<\/strong> that played a crucial role in <strong>transatlantic travel<\/strong> in the early to mid-20th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"txt\"><strong><span class=\"sc-11tmdj9-0 bgEjay\" role=\"heading\" data-testid=\"Heading__Component\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foynes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Co. Limerick<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/2015\/05\/29\/ireland\/\">Ireland<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flyingboatmuseum.com\/\">www.flyingboatmuseum.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:info@flyingboatmuseum.com\">info@flyingboatmuseum.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span id=\"skype_c2c_container\" dir=\"ltr\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-numbertocall=\"+3536965416\" data-numbertype=\"paid\" data-isfreecall=\"false\" data-isrtl=\"false\" data-ismobile=\"false\"><span dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"non_free_num_ui\">+353 69 65416<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">March 15 &#8211; November 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Daily 10:00 &#8211; 18:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gift shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/flyingboatmuseum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/facebook.jpg\" alt=\"facebook\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FoynesMuseum\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1512\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/twitter.png\" alt=\"twitter\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is approximately 35km (22miles\/30 minutes) from Limerick City along the scenic coastal N69 route from Limerick to Tralee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d310106.26081342757!2d-9.388551349776515!3d52.61109997983153!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x485b3c9feb2940d9%3A0xbefc4fcd0626a8d1!2sFoynes+Flying+Boat+Museum!5e0!3m2!1snl!2snl!4v1454438781279\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/foynes-flying-boat-museum\/boeing-314-yankee-clipper-nc18603-panam-american-airlines-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-22157\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Boeing-314-Clipper-728x546.jpg\" alt=\"Boeing 314 \u201cYankee Clipper\u201d NC18603 Panam American Airlines\" class=\"wp-image-22157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Boeing-314-Clipper-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Boeing-314-Clipper-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Boeing-314-Clipper-420x315.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Boeing-314-Clipper-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Boeing-314-Clipper.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><span class=\"txt\">NC18603<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"txt\">Boeing 314 Clipper<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The world&#8217;s only full scale replica of the Boeing 314, &#8220;Yankee Clipper&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"sc-11tmdj9-0 bgEjay\" role=\"heading\" data-testid=\"Heading__Component\" aria-level=\"1\">Discover <strong>Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum<\/strong> at the original terminal building in Foynes, County Limerick. It recalls the nostalgic era of 1939 to 1945, when Foynes was the centre of the aviation world.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum is housed in the <strong>original terminal building<\/strong> of the former <strong>Foynes Airbase<\/strong>, which was a major hub for transatlantic flights between Europe and North America from the 1930s to the 1950s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foynes was a key stop for <strong>Pan American Airways<\/strong> (Pan Am) and other international airlines operating flying boats, which were large amphibious aircraft that could land and take off from both water and land.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The museum offers an immersive experience, preserving the legacy of flying boats and the golden age of air travel, providing insights into aviation history, the aircraft used during this period, and the people who worked at the airbase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Features of the <strong><span class=\"sc-11tmdj9-0 bgEjay\" role=\"heading\" data-testid=\"Heading__Component\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flying Boat Exhibits<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum\u2019s main attraction is its collection of exhibits related to flying boats, including models of the famous <strong>Pan Am Clipper<\/strong> and other aircraft that operated at Foynes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One of the standout pieces is a <strong>full-scale replica<\/strong> of a <strong>Boeing 314 Clipper<\/strong>, the flying boat that revolutionized long-distance air travel in the 1930s.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Historical Exhibits<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong><span class=\"sc-11tmdj9-0 bgEjay\" role=\"heading\" data-testid=\"Heading__Component\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/strong> delves into the history of <strong>Foynes Airbase<\/strong>, detailing its role in pioneering transatlantic flight. Key moments include the first commercial transatlantic flight by a flying boat and the pioneering pilots and crew who contributed to the development of air travel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artifacts include <strong>aviation uniforms<\/strong>, <strong>instruments<\/strong>, and <strong>photographs<\/strong> documenting the history of the base and the role of flying boats in transatlantic flight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>World War II Connections<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum also highlights the role of flying boats during <strong>World War II<\/strong>, especially their use in maritime patrols and search-and-rescue operations along the Irish coast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Rosie the Riveter Display<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A particularly poignant exhibit at the museum is dedicated to <strong>Rosie the Riveter<\/strong>, a symbol of the women who worked in aviation during World War II, including those who helped build aircraft and support aviation operations at Foynes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Foynes Aviation Caf\u00e9<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum houses a <strong>replica of a 1940s-style aviation caf\u00e9<\/strong>, where visitors can sit and enjoy a <strong>coffee or Irish coffee<\/strong>\u2014the drink was first invented in Foynes in the 1940s, making it a signature feature of the town&#8217;s aviation history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interactive Displays<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong><span class=\"sc-11tmdj9-0 bgEjay\" role=\"heading\" data-testid=\"Heading__Component\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/strong> has interactive displays, including a <strong>flight simulator<\/strong> that allows visitors to experience what it was like to fly a flying boat. There are also multimedia presentations and historical films about the golden age of aviation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"up8oe7-4 eMEuuj PageCopyDescription\">\n<p>Explore the museum and learn how Foynes was once one of the great aviation hubs. Follow in the footsteps of Maureen O&#8217;Hara, John F. Kennedy, Bob Hope, Eleanor Roosevelt, and the dignitaries, movie stars and refugees who landed here during World War II.<\/p>\n<p>See how this unique story is told by an original film in a 1940s style cinema. Check out the World War II exhibits and take the chance to board a life-size replica of the Boeing 314 Flying Boat.<\/p>\n<p>Irish coffee, a popular beverage, was first served at Foynes in 1943 to a group of weary passengers. Watch the wonderful 3D holographic show re-enacting this famous night and after, taste a delicious Irish coffee in its original home. Spend some time exploring the maritime collection in the reinstated control tower and enjoy the panoramic views of the River Shannon.<\/p>\n<figure><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/foynes-flying-boat-museum\/boeing-314-yankee-clipper-nc18603-panam-american-airlines\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-22155\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-22155\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Foynes-Flying-Boat-Museum-240x180.jpg\" alt=\"Boeing 314 \u201cYankee Clipper\u201d NC18603 Panam American Airlines, Foynes Flying Boat &amp; Maritime Museum\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Foynes-Flying-Boat-Museum-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Foynes-Flying-Boat-Museum-420x315.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Foynes-Flying-Boat-Museum-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Foynes-Flying-Boat-Museum-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Foynes-Flying-Boat-Museum.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<p>Photos Johnny Comstedt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum is a unique and fascinating museum located in Foynes, Ireland, dedicated to the history of aviation, particularly the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2464","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2464","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2464"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2464\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34625,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2464\/revisions\/34625"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2464"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}